Highlights
Travel along the Great Ocean Road on a day trip from Melbourne. This iconic stretch of coastal road is famous for its surf beaches, koalas, rainforest, the Shipwreck Coast and of course the spectacular 12 Apostles. Explore the stunning Loch Ard Gorge and marvel at the views from all the best lookouts within the Port Campbell National Park. Wander through seaside towns such as Apollo Bay as well as have time to explore other beautiful beaches and walks.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Our default pickup location will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you would like to arrange an alternative pickup point, please contact our reservations team on +61393931300.
Return Details
- Our default pickup location will be Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, corner of Market St, Melbourne @ 7:35am. If you would like to arrange an alternative pickup point, please contact our reservations team on +61393931300.
Duration
13 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - German
- Printed guide - German
- Audio guide - Portuguese
- Printed guide - Portuguese
- Audio guide - Korean
- Printed guide - Korean
- Audio guide - Mandarin
- Printed guide - Mandarin
- Audio guide - Japanese
- Printed guide - Japanese
- Audio guide - Cantonese
- Printed guide - Cantonese
- Human tour guide - English
- Audio guide - Italian
- Printed guide - Italian
- Audio guide - French
- Printed guide - French
- Audio guide - Dutch
- Printed guide - Dutch
- Audio guide - Spanish
- Printed guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria
We depart from Melbourne at 7:35am sharp, and head over the Westgate Bridge towards the surf coast capital. It's recommended guests eat breakfast before the tour as we don't stop until mid-morning.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Memorial Archway
Great Ocean Rd 689/721 Great Ocean Rd, Lorne, Victoria
Once we have left Melbourne, we head down to the Surf Coast, passing through gorgeous seaside townships such as Anglesea, Lorne and Airey’s Inlet, we stop along the way for some morning tea and to breath in the fresh sea air whilst spotting surfers out on the water, with the proximity to Antarctica you will learn why this is great surf but also why wet suits are a necessity!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Loch Ard Gorge
Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria
A monument to mark the original starting point of the Great Ocean Road. After some photos at the iconic Memorial Arch and a lesson on the history of the soldiers who built this road and dedicated it to their fallen comrades, we will wind through more stunning views (of course stopping for pictures!)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Twelve Apostles
Great Ocean Road & Booringa Road, Port Campbell, Victoria
A welcome lunch break is taken in Apollo Bay at the end of the surf coast, you'll have plenty of time to explore this seaside community and eat from one of the many local cafe or pubs (at own expense). Once you have explored Apollo Bay, grabbed any souvenirs you wish to buy, or tasted some delicious ice cream then it is back on the bus to head inland to the Green Coast.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria
till on the Great ocean Road but now continuing up into the lush green Otway’s we drive through towering Eucalyptus trees until we arrive at a patch of Cool Temperate Rainforest. You will be amazed at the difference in scenery as we take a walk through the tree ferns and, marvel at the ‘ancient relics’ – the Myrtle Beach trees that provide perfect canopy shade and originate from when Australia was part of a super continent known as Gondwanaland. Breath in the fresh air before we take a relaxing drive out to the dramatic Shipwreck Coast!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
100 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, VIC 3233
Also in the National Park we head down to Loch Ard Gorge, site of one of Australia’s most well know shipwrecks, hear the dramatic tale of Tom and Eva and then head down to the beach to look for the caves. This is also where you will find rock formations such as Island Archway, Razorback and the ‘Salt and Pepper Shakers’ too.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: WWI Memorial
117 Murray Street, Colac, VIC 3250
Once out of the trees and back by the Southern Ocean we arrive in Port Campbell National Park, home to the iconic 12 Apostles. We will spend about 40mins at the Apostles where you will enjoy free time to take in the views from every angle, walk along the boardwalks, and get the perfect pictures of this wild and rugged coastline.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Otway National Park
VIC
After a full day of exploring we say goodbye to the Great Ocean Road and turn back inland to drive back to Melbourne via country roads. We pass through farmlands en route to the country town of Colac, here you can grab a quick bite for dinner (at own expense)..
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Anglesea Visitor Information Centre
Great Ocean Road, Anglesea, Victoria
We return to Melbourne late in the evening, at approximately 8:00pm.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants and children do not travel free, protective seats are available on request at the time of booking
- Not suitabled for wheelchairs, prams or stroller accessible, please do not bring on tour as you will be asked to leave at the hotel.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- For this tour we have a translation app that can translate all guide commentary to the languages listed above. The traveler just needs to ask their guide or request this on the date of departure and we can advise them of how to download and listen.
- Live tour commentary spoken in English
- Expert driver guided tour experience
- Air-conditioned coach travel
- Roundtrip transportation to and from Melbourne
- Australian wildlife sightings, in the wild.
- Admission to Great Ocean Road National Park
Exclusions
- All Meals
- Personal expenses
Redemption Instructions
Our main pickup location is Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St corner of Market St @ 7:35am. If you wish to change your pickup location please contact our friendly reservations team on +61393931300.
Please confirm at least 48 hours prior to advise us of your nominated pickup location.
What to bring: Water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, all weather jacket, spending money.
Customers are not required to print out booking vouchers prior to travel.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Voucher Info
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